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The questions most often asked by professionals in youth work, education, police and care — with a short answer and a reference to the knowledge base.
01 How do I recognise online signs of criminal involvement or recruitment?
Look for role shifts within a group, family or relationship: small “jobs” that become structural, sudden changes in money or status, and coded language. With girls this more often happens through relationships and under the radar.
02 What street slang and emojis do young people use around drugs, weapons and money?
The knowledge base contains up-to-date overviews of coded language per domain, with context and guidance for action. Look not only for exact terms but also for near-spellings and hidden references.
03 How do I start the conversation without provoking distrust or resistance?
Keep the tone open and non-judgemental. Focus on curiosity about the why rather than on the behaviour itself. Every entry includes ready-to-use conversation questions and a recommended stance.
04 When do I escalate an online signal to school, care or safety services?
With acute physical or safety signals, suspected exploitation, or a minor at acute risk: escalate, do not wait until it has escalated. Every entry explicitly marks the moment to escalate.
05 How do I keep up to date with new trends, challenges and online risks?
TrendSein updates entries continuously based on signals from the field. Every entry shows its update date and source; in the forum, professionals share fresh signals within their organisation.